Cookie Policy
Last updated: July 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our platform.
How We Use Cookies
SarkariBuddy.in uses cookies for various purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly:
- Authentication and login status
- Security and fraud prevention
- Shopping cart and payment processing
- Basic website functionality
Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website:
- Page views and user journeys
- Loading times and technical performance
- Error tracking and debugging
- Usage statistics and analytics
Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your choices:
- Language and region preferences
- Theme and display settings
- Study progress and bookmarks
- Customized content recommendations
Marketing Cookies
These cookies help us deliver relevant advertisements:
- Targeted advertising based on interests
- Social media integration
- Campaign effectiveness measurement
- Cross-platform user tracking
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:
- Google Analytics for website analytics
- Google Ads for advertising
- Facebook Pixel for social media marketing
- Payment processors for secure transactions
- Customer support chat services
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete existing cookies
- Receive notifications when cookies are set
Our Cookie Preference Center
You can manage your cookie preferences through our preference center, where you can:
- Accept or reject different types of cookies
- View detailed information about each cookie
- Update your preferences at any time
- Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
Mobile App Data Collection
Our mobile app may collect similar information through:
- Device identifiers and advertising IDs
- App usage analytics
- Crash reporting and performance monitoring
- Push notification preferences
Cookie Retention
Different cookies have different retention periods:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain for a specified period (up to 2 years)
- Analytics cookies: Typically retained for 26 months
- Marketing cookies: Usually retained for 12 months
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling cookies may affect your experience:
- You may need to log in repeatedly
- Personalized features may not work properly
- Some website functionality may be limited
- Content recommendations may be less relevant
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will:
- Update the "Last updated" date
- Notify users of significant changes
- Provide options to review and update preferences
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: sarkaribuddydotin@gmail.com
- Address: G26 Vijay Nagar, New Delhi, India 110009
Legal Basis
Our use of cookies is based on:
- Your consent for non-essential cookies
- Legitimate interests for analytics and improvement
- Contractual necessity for service delivery
- Legal obligations for security and compliance